Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

The native Italian varieties sparking global interest

Published: 25 August, 2025

When Bettino Ricasoli discovered in the 1840s that Sangiovese could form the basis of ageworthy Chianti, it might have surprised him to learn that the real breakthrough for Tuscan wine internationally would come thanks to a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Tommasi extends reach to Etna

Published: 21 April, 2022

Valpolicella-based Tommasi Family Estates has continued its spread throughout Italy with its latest acquisition of a winery and vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna.

Premium agenda at Sicilia en Primeur as bottled exports hit new high

Published: 08 May, 2018

Bottlings of Sicilian wine rose 123% in the first quarter of 2018 (vs Q1 2017), reflected in both an ongoing trend to more premium exports and a reduction in bulk sales following the short 2017 harvest.